No 8.0 Megaquake Will Be Recorded by USGS

No earthquake of magnitude 8.0 or greater will occur by August 31, 2026, and the United States Geological Survey will not add any 8.0 plus events to its Earthquake Hazards Program listings for that period. The strongest recorded quake in 2026 through July 31 will remain the Mw 7.5 event near Tonga,…